11. Weather

You need to work with the weather and not against it!
Do not laminate in the rain or laminate onto damp or wet boards
Do not laminate if there is moisture on the deck
Do not apply a topcoat if there is moisture on the laminate
Premium Resin and Topcoat should be applied above 15 deg C and below 30 deg C
Premium Zero Resin and Topcoat should be applied above 0 deg C and below 10 deg C
Between 10-15 deg C both materials can be used with care and negotiation.
Mix smaller batches in hot weather. Keep the resin cans in the shade.
Keep the resin cans warm in the winter. Do not store in cold conditions or on cold floors.
Do not apply a topcoat when it is windy – detritus will land on your wet topcoat and stick
Do not try to laminate when it is too hot. Start early, take a break and resume later.
Do not apply a topcoat late in the day. Moisture may form before it reaches initial cure.

Planning Ahead

Get a local weather forecast – there are hourly forecasts on the net which are surprisingly accurate.
Heavy rain on an uncured laminate will emulsify the resin, turning it white and inhibiting cure – possibly permanently. Carry a roll of Visqueen DPM on the van. In an emergency lay it on a wet laminate. It will protect the laminate without bonding and will peel off when the resin has cured.
If you have to leave the boards bare (and before it rains) you might coat the boards with a thick layer of catalysed resin (4%). This will to a greater or lesser extent water proof the boards until the weather improves. Pay particular attention to the board edges which are vulnerable to water contamination.
Do not leave bare boards it at all possible. Laminate boards and join onto your work the next day
Securely cover boards to keep them watertight if you leave them overnight
Drying boards with a flame gun is generally not successful. Covers supported by timbers that allow air movement below are more successful.
Nothing dries boards better than sunshine.